James Hetfield ESP LTD Iron Cross Guitar

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[@rowanjeffree1094]

I would wire the switch to play a Hetfield "YEAHEAH"

[@sickcxnt9444]

I support the idea!

[@alanpartridge3972]

Rowan Jeffree i laughed so much at this

[@gagemcnew]

Rowan Jeffree needs it's own special button!

[@ermonski]

Long overdue for an OHHHH or a YEAAAHEHEEAAAHH ped

[@jto541]

I would break the main switch so nothing happens, then wire the other one to say, "Rio, do you feel what I feel?!"

[@yessidolemerchant5143]

The Prophecy has come true, the Captain has played metal!

[@ErikZmusic]

Watching Lee try to channel any sort of aggression into Metallica riffs is probably the funniest thing I've watched all day. :-)

[@masonmead9434]

Erik Z totaly

[@leeanderton7100]

BTW - if you're interested, we're using the trusty Marshall JVM combo in to the Victory 4x12 cab. Oooof!

[@ManWhoKnewTooLittle]

Will there be a left handed model?

[@TheSeniorSparklez]

What is the orange guitar behind Chappers?

[@JackMorris916]

It's a prs s2 hollow body I believe

[@Richpena1598]

***** yup that's it, wish i had one those, I've played a regular s2 before but i could only imagine what a hollow body would be like. I imagine the tone would be a bit warmer

[@Adam-fz8vy]

SenorSparlez Specifically, the S2 Mira

[@ROONTANG]

Lee looks so uncomfortable whenever he's playing hard rock or metal LOL. It's like the look your grandfather does when you make him listen to metal.

[@yuksel4]

Unless your grandfather DOES listen to metal :D

[@LukeCannotSkate]

I'd hardwire that switch to selfdestruct

[@Metallizombie]

Shit out of luck

[@ryanslauderdale]

I understood that reference.

[@taenardis7372]

Rob your an inspiration to guitarists all over the world, keep doing what your doing, keep the dreds man!! it makes you rob chapman!!

[@RobChappers]

Love you bro

[@MrCameratape]

+Rob Chapman what's the name of that riff you played in the intro?

[@hinchmiester9199]

+Eric Aguilar Battery by Metallica

[@andrewpappas9311]

+Eric Aguilar Metallica - Battery

[@Sticky1254]

The master of puppets intro triggered my ptsd from going into guitar center

[@RagerLeagueGaming]

I would wire it to a coffee machine. Coffee and thrash in the morning. You get 3 types: up: mocha In between: decaf Down: Black

[@RobChappers]

Yes!!! \m/

[@ItsTime2Burn]

Rob Chapman When are we getting a snakebyte review? ;P Edit: Nvm /watch?v=1TWLq3wmHOw DAT HAIR

[@Homegirl1982]

"FRESH POTTTSSSSS!!!!!"

[@cunnerzzz]

Homegirl1982 YES!

[@IncurZeAwperator]

+Homegirl1982 OH MY FUCKING GOD I LOVE YOU. that is an ongoing joke in my band. ah dave grohl

[@KlumSyTurtl3]

"You also have to have hatred for your mother..." I get it.

[@VGireesh]

That was very corny though :D

[@KlumSyTurtl3]

Gireesh I agree.

[@TheIlluminatiREAL]

Mind explaining please?

[@KlumSyTurtl3]

+The Illuminati Rob played Am I Evil, a song by Diamond Head but Metallica covered it. Some of the lyrics to the song go "My mother was a witch, she was pretty live, thankless little b**ch, for the tears I'm crying".

[@TheIlluminatiREAL]

The 4E Ooooh thanks man

[@kreepthedestroyer]

what I love best about all these videos is how relatable you guys are. you genuinely are having fun. like kids in a toy shop. love it

[@MadNut321]

Rob and the Captain changed their sitting places. What has this world come to?!

[@jamesnorton7601]

These old videos are great. Amazing how far Lee's playing has expanded. And Chappers you two don't hang out enough anymore. Mates for life man

[@vinterterroristen]

Oh we have waited! Excited!

[@landonwolfe7211]

Just found this guitar at my local guitar store. Sounded amazing and it played so smooth. The guitar was very light which i love! I would truly recommend this guitar!!

[@alexromano9521]

I would wire the switch for a kill switch.

[@metallicaman774]

I would too

[@dkyelak]

+Alex Romano At least that or a smoke bomb switch ala Ace, Anything would be better.

[@CJ_YT.]

dkyelak hell yeah haha

[@guitarstalkandtech9085]

Umm no

[@Diabologhost]

Finally the Review of Esp Ltd Iron Cross!!!!!!Thank you Rob and Andertons for doing this video!!!!!!

[@DaveFuucck]

Can I just say Rob, after watching the progression of Chapman guitars for about 3 years, I finally got to play a few the other day down here in Melbourne, Australia as they have finally arrived, and can I just say that they have truly exceeded my highest of expectations! Beyond that, even here in Australia (where everything costs an arm and a leg) they are affordable, and ridiculously high quality for the price. Bravo Mr Chapman, I will hopefully be rocking a Walnut ML1 soon

[@AceAskin]

I have this guitar and love it! Great neck, pick-ups, looks and its pretty light for a les paul style body.

[@maartenb143]

awesome review waited for this so long!

[@benhanson6720]

I've been waiting for this

[@TheDukeOfPannekoeken]

This was the golden era of chappers and lee, i was so happy when i heard that intro

[@Cr4nium13]

One of the most beautiful damn guitars I've ever seen

[@Caliber_Games]

I've played, seen and giged many guitars and I think out of all of them that might be my favourite the guitar in history 😍

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Love when Lee plays heavy stuff haha awesome!

[@hawk6111]

this guitar plays so well for a les paul style. the heel is good and its light

[@ohplezz]

I watched this video the other day and found it pretty interesting. I've always played fender but this ltd got me interested. So yesterday I traded in an old Ibanez I had and bought an iron cross and man this thing sounds fantastic. Really good build quality as well.

[@GiordanDrago]

I must say, it sound HUGE. I love it!

[@pieohpah2036]

Watching this video made me care for you even more Rob. Great review.

[@gigaman3]

Hahaha so awesome to see Capt Lee going all metal :D Love it!

[@leeanderton7100]

Monday morning metal! Enjoyed this video a lot!

[@GioGuitarGuy]

***** how can't you....you and rob should get the kirk Hammett and James Hetfield guitars and do a video like that

[@heineken6120]

Nothing but respect for this guys, they love metallica!!

[@jacobconnell4452]

Yayayayayayaya been waiting for this

[@davejimbobjim]

Nearly 200,000 subscribers! Nice one Chappers :)

[@AkiraSpectrum]

Looks amazing. I can see why it is so popular!

[@KirkTheGod]

Nailed the tone in my opinion!

[@dimlightbulb10]

James moved the pup selector because he kept hitting it when playing, something I do far too often when I play LP style guitars.

[@guitarstalkandtech9085]

dimlightbulb10 sloppy playing?

[@BenDewhirstMusic]

Love seeing the Captain taking some tips from Rob, very funny!

[@masterkody1]

love your videos rob i only just found you and subscribed today and im proud to help you get to the 200k sub milestone :)

[@rainmaker646]

you guys are awesome, you have best job ever :-D

[@D1rectedBy]

Love your review Guys !! I have this guitar for now 2 weeks and it's really Awesome !! I enjoy every second even if i'm not that good !! But with this i will surely improve !! Thx for your review it's help me make my choice and i've made the good one !!!

[@christianaguilar5851]

Nice playing chappers I love your shredding mate:)

[@mikeoldman2259]

I totally agree on the toggle switch thing. Bothers me more than it should:)

[@sebastian0798]

Guys you're making very good job on your videos. Greetings from Poland

[@georgei4756]

My god that guitar is stunning

[@TheMetalHeaD256]

I would have really loved if ESP did a Music Man style piezo switch for the top selector switch. I'd use it. I'm pretty sure someone makes a Tune-O-Matic with piezo's right?

[@farynthehusky]

The esp bb-600 does

[@Heeleoss]

Lee gettin his metal career off the ground in this episode!! haha so good

[@lonewarrior98]

I personally like the change of the pickup switch, I play alot up near the neck pickup and would feel more comforable with it the way Hetfield has it imo. Brilliant guitar review also.

[@NicklePiefy]

That is pretty cool that you can wire it to do whatever.

[@guitarchugs9191]

i love how the captain always just sits and watches rob in these videos

[@SlashvsAdamSadler]

I love this guitar

[@HitMarkersAreFun]

Do you really write your set list on the back of the guitar?

[@lewiswhatley687]

"It's official, we found it on a forum somwhere" Lee Anderton, 2014

[@Lui_Guitar]

Awesome vid. Thanks for share.

[@jorgeortizdiaz3794]

Man, do I miss this kind of videos.

[@Jake.Morgan.Warner]

What a guitar!!!!

[@regina1860]

That was the first time I had ever heard someone referred to as a "riff writer". That sounds way more fun than being a song writer!

[@jamesrogers9887]

Went into to andertons a few weeks ago and played this beaut. What a coincidence!

[@AngeloFatigati]

Amazing guitar, grat tone \m/ stay rock

[@marsrideroneofficial]

great honest review of this guitar. Feb 25, 2023

[@MerrickKyleMusic]

it has looks going for it :) super cool that its not just a "one trick pony" as you guys mentioned :D

[@bignikoli]

i liked purely for the captain playing metal

[@colek2587]

Rob Chapman your amazing! Love your videos!

[@shaunboyd2182]

You guys crack me up Love itRock it

[@MrYankeesfan]

It warms my Metallica-loving heart to see the Cap'n even trying to come over to the dark side. Well done from 'murrica!

[@AlexeyDyachenko]

Captain in the beginning sounded like CROWSCLAW. Liked it.

[@johnstarsh]

awesome vid

[@skintera]

someone might have already mentioned this: the traditional LP toggle switch has a really simple explanation, but you need to be a Hetfield geek or at least an Iron Cross geek to know... This Snow White version is a white version of the black Iron Cross, which was massively limited at 100 pieces only. That black ESP Iron Cross was modelled after James' modified '73 Les Paul Custom. So you see how it's coming along now... let's put it this way - James' had a 73 Les Paul custom modified, apart from the iron cross and racing stripes, he also moved the toggle switch to the lower position which is probably because he played Explorers for the longest time and that's where the toggle switch usually is. But obviously on that original 73 Les Paul Custom he left the original toggle switch un-touched. And hence that first Gibson modded Iron Cross had two toggle switches, and then the black ESP Iron Cross was modelled off the original Gibson one, and this white one is a new colour of the same 'design'. Make sense!!? :-)

[@HasinShahadArRafi]

Mark Tremonti is aaaaallll about down picking and much more! His aggressive down picking are unmatchable!

[@MetalArry24]

Fuck yeah Tremonti is my fav guitar player, amazing riffs and technique, and a really great guy! Doing my best to learn his specific style of playing, but wow is it hard!

[@HasinShahadArRafi]

its hard man, but worth the effort!

[@Flaminbullets]

Playing master of puppets intro w/ power chords instead of the singles notes sounded good

[@davidbloom2079]

Nice guitar deed for you guys doing anything tonight

[@chrisoke30]

chappers is it me or has your play gotten better? not that you were ever a bad player just seems like you've gone next level! cap always dig your blues phrasing! much love fellas

[@patrickbetterearnedthangiv807]

Ha ha love the video. Asked my wife for this for my 36th Bday. Hoping I get my wish. Thanks for the info going to subscribe. From good old America. Oh and I dont need the case so I will donate to the UK.

[@RackhirTheRed]

Nice guitar. I really wish you would have dialed in some different amp settings so we could have gotten a good idea of how versatile it is.

[@BennettIsAmazing]

That old pickup selector switch is like the guitar's third nipple.

[@JPDevlin]

Waking up to a Chappers and Captin video :)

[@caidurkan251]

With the switch I would add in led lights to behind the pickups so that it looked mega awesome, and also do some coil splitting too.

[@siddy857]

i want that guitar soo bad!!

[@Escapism7133]

Andertons should think about carrying FGN (Fujigen) Guitars. I know they offer direct sale stuff on their site but I'd love to hear what Rob and Lee have to say about their guitars.

[@fippysteed]

do a demo of the Buckethead sig les paul

[@0brinx0]

I would love that,

[@dedik8SKB]

+fippysteed pleeeeaaassse chapman. buckethead is a god

[@Jake.Morgan.Warner]

Almost 200,000 subs!, come on chappers

[@fritzy2112]

I own this guitar. Running it through a EVH three...50 watt head. Damn!!!! What a great sound I get. I dream of a 1992 Gibson Les Paul ..Black Bty to go though the EVH. This will do for now. I will be in the top ten of the pop charts soon!!! Tone!

[@oscarw3484]

YEHE OHH!

[@ericbautista1892]

Battery and Puppetz were originally recorded using passive pickups, so it will always be a good sounding riff using passive pickups :-)

[@jacktowers7533]

other than the dead switch and the black and white body job and the Het-Set is it any different from your standard eclipse?

[@konos-p8842]

Hey Rob/Captain, do you find the iron cross any easier to play in the cutaway region compared to les pauls or is it more or less the same?

[@spudvader]

Here, Chappers. Did you know that you were on the Forbes website? Looks like you've hit the big time buddy. Don't forget the small people ; D

[@RobChappers]

Yeah, they interviewed me which was quite a surprise. I'm the same dude I always have been... I love guitars, people, food and old school gaming and always will :-)

[@spudvader]

Rob Chapman Next stop is the running for Gov' of California? I believe in the Monkey Lord.

[@RagerLeagueGaming]

Gaming? What games are you playing at the moment, and what platform?

[@iananderson12796]

Magic Waste what channel?

[@3801Catcher]

I have played the LTD Iron Cross. Now I will say it's a brilliant guitar, touching on the same issues as Chappers here. String gauge out of the box is WAY too light. I was at first confused with the switch configuration. I also noticed it seems to be a trend that the Iron Cross is on the wrong way round too, only very slightly picky things there. But, in all, a brilliant guitar. Super comfortable to play, as it fits your waist and hugs you. The EMG Het Set really delivers, hitting those high's so much more than the 81-60 combo played by James on some of his other guitars. Cost is a pain, BUT a brilliant guitar. Shame about the price though, I will be sticking with Chibsons.

[@racerx3065]

That Battery joke made me LOL

[@cassiusbattaglia5670]

"you got to have hatred for your mother" who else got that joke hahah

[@VGireesh]

Hahahaha yeahh :D Am I Evil??? YES I FUCKING AM !!!!

[@novander]

Dear mother dear fathaaa

[@SoheilusBlue]

Rob, I have kind of a request. Could you & the Captain review Chris Shifflet's Telecaster Delux? Only if it's possible of cores.

[@MrEmohdee]

ROCK ON

[@xalpha322]

Like! Rob shared the guitar during video..!

[@loooozblah]

Should've called the video "The Captain learns how to play metal" instead. Haha. Great video guys.

[@emiliovamosaver7998]

Congrats for your channel. Is there a clean sound on that guitar with any of the pickup options? Thank you

[@ollietodd4845]

You should review the axe effects 2 seems as its the next big thing for guitar amp modelling, Also a video on "djent" tone and technique would rake in loads of views,

[@topfloorstudio2684]

Rob says "rooted" & I say "routed" but it's all good because we love ESP/LTD!

[@maxbryan4034]

You guys need to do a review of a dean ml. I want to hear your opinion on it.

[@whackcracka]

I really hope to buy this model from my local store. Its around $950 us with a hardcase.

[@gregoriskra]

you should do toturials how to play songs on any guitar

[@VitorDuzarte]

This video made me grab my guitar and play some Metallica riffs. Thanks Rob!